Working with player/producers Jimmy Bralower and Johnny Gale, Ryan dug deep into the “soul mine” for overlooked gems by obscure artists like the Combo Kings and the Sharpees along with more familiar songs made famous by Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, and Bobby Womack. Ryan’s original tunes—“Nobody” (the first single), “We Got Love,” and “Over and Done” —are most definitely of the moment but built on the old-school values of strong melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly van¬ished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of “Do the 45” to the heart-wrenching ballad “I Am Your Man” and “Over and Done,” the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note.
On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he’s able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan’s thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audi¬ence. There’s no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
Over & Done
Ryan Shaw Lyrics
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But your actions, they never lie
I'm feelin' it's over
Oh, it's over & done
And your promise to stay
Your body's here but you're so far away
I'm feelin' it's over
I can't live with a lie
And though I really need you, leave and let me cry
'Cause, baby, it's over, I'm feelin' it's over
Oh, it's over & done
You said you'll be here by nine
I could believe you lost track of time
I'm feelin' it's over
Oh, it's over & done
I make plans and you play
I give and give and give and surely you take, baby
Feelin' it's over
Yes, it's over & done
Ooh, it's so sad, it ended this way
But I can't go on believin' in y-y-yesterday
I'm feelin' it's over, I'm feelin' it's over
Oh, it's over & done, oh, yeah, hey
I can't live with a lie
And though I really need you, leave and let me cry
'Cause, baby, it's over, I'm feelin' it's over
Yes, it's over & done
I've been thinkin' about me
If I let you go that means that I'm free
I'm feelin' it's over
Said it's over & done
Ooh, it's so sad, it ended this way
But I can't go on believin' in y-y-yesterday
I'm feelin' it's over, I'm feelin' it's over
Yes, I'm feelin' it's over
Over baby, over baby, baby, it's over
I'm gonna let, let, l-l-let you fly
Oh, baby, it's over
I'm feelin' it's over
Yes, it's over, baby baby, it's over
B-b-bye, over & done
In the song "Over & Done" by Ryan Shaw, the singer is coming to terms with the end of a relationship that has been deteriorating for some time. Despite the assurances given by their partner, the singer feels that the relationship is "over and done" and that there is no hope of reconciliation. The refrain of the song makes this clear: "I'm feeling it's over, oh it's over and done". The singer is struggling to accept this fact, and all of the little lies and betrayals that led up to the end of the relationship come rushing back in the verses of the song.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer laments the fact that their partner's actions have never matched their words. The second verse highlights the breakdown of communication and trust between the two people, as the singer realizes that their partner is physically present but emotionally distant. The chorus reiterates the fact that the singer can no longer live with the lies and half-truths that have plagued their relationship. The bridge of the song finds the singer contemplating life without their partner, realizing that letting go may be painful but ultimately necessary.
Overall, "Over & Done" is a mournful and introspective song about the end of a failed relationship. It is a reminder that even when we love someone deeply, sometimes that is simply not enough to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you love me, you tried
You claimed to love me, although your actions rejected your words
But your actions, they never lie
You actions showed me the truth even though your words were false
I'm feelin' it's over
I have a strong gut feeling that our relationship is coming to an end
Oh, it's over & done
Our relationship is officially over
And your promise to stay
You promised me that you would stick around
Your body's here but you're so far away
Even though you're physically present, your mind and soul are not here with me
I'm feelin' it's over
My gut feeling is getting stronger that our relationship is ending
Oh, it's over & done
Our relationship has reached its end
I can't live with a lie
I cannot continue living our relationship based on false promises and lies
And though I really need you, leave and let me cry
Even though I still have feelings for you, I need to let you go and cope with the sadness
'Cause, baby, it's over, I'm feelin' it's over
Our relationship has ended, and I am certain about it
You said you'll be here by nine
You promised me that you'd arrive by nine o'clock
I could believe you lost track of time
I could accept that you were running late and had lost track of time
I'm feelin' it's over
I believe that our relationship has come to an end
Oh, it's over & done
Our relationship has officially ended
I make plans and you play
I create plans for us, but you never take them seriously
I give and give and give and surely you take, baby
I am constantly giving in to our relationship, while you continue to take without giving
Feelin' it's over
I am sure that our relationship is coming to an end
Yes, it's over & done
Our relationship is officially over
Ooh, it's so sad, it ended this way
I feel sorrowful about how things turned out in the end
But I can't go on believin' in y-y-yesterday
I can't keep living in the past and believing in what we once had
I've been thinkin' about me
I have been reflecting on myself
If I let you go that means that I'm free
If I let go of our relationship, it will set me free
I'm feelin' it's over
My intuition is telling me that our relationship is coming to an end
Said it's over & done
I am confirming that our relationship is officially over
I'm gonna let, let, l-l-let you fly
I am going to allow you to move on and fly away from me
Oh, baby, it's over
Our relationship has truly ended
B-b-bye, over & done
I have to say goodbye, and our relationship has come to an end
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN SHAW
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